MICHAEL STEWART was this afternoon jokingly branded a "dangerous character" after it was revealed he's already been in a heated debate over a decision in Hearts' loss to Rangers.

The pundit will appear on BBC Sportscene this evening alongside Kenny Miller, and host Steven Thompson explained the pair have already clashed in opinions ahead of the show.

Speaking on BBC Radio Scotland, Thompson told that the punditry duo disagree over the decision to rule out Scott Arfield's first-half strike against Hearts.

The Rangers midfielder had tapped home from close range after Craig Gordon had spilled a cross. But referee Steven McLean called for a foul on the keeper in the build-up.

Kris Boyd and John Robertson had both suggested VAR would overturn the decision and award the goal when speaking on Sky Sports at half-time.

But Thompson insists Stewart is sticking to his guns on his thoughts on the decision as he refuses to believe the goal should have stood.

And in a hilarious exchange on-air, Thompson branded Stewart a "dangerous character" before praising his colleague as an "excellent pundit".

Thompson said: "I've enjoyed listening to you all this afternoon, it's been thoroughly entertaining, I have to say.

"The second halves especially have been dramatic it really has been an exciting day.

"So you've been guessing all the things that have been happening in terms of VAR, we'll be able to show you at half past seven if we can get it all ready in time.

"Kenny and Mikey have been arguing over a few things already. The main one was the Craig Gordon"

BBC Sport Scotland journalist Tom English added: "Mikey lost the plot on this.

Thompson then continued: "I don't think he wins the argument, for me I think the goal should have stood.

"But you know what he's like though when he gets an idea in his head you are not changing his mind.

Leanne Crichton - Motherwell women player and coach - then commented: "Not only does he stick to his guns, he tries furiously to change your mind on your opinion, but actually it's okay to have different opinions.

Thompson then joked: "He's a dangerous character.

"He never sits on the fence and I tell you what, he is an excellent pundit, so it'll be good."